About the role

Our Modis brand, within The Adecco Group, is hiring a Business Capture Manager. Reporting into the Director of the Proposal and Corporate Knowledge Centre (PCKC) in Ottawa, this role is responsible for promoting business growth by leading the capture management and business development activities. We are looking for a resourceful team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment. At Modis, we don’t tick boxes – we think outside them.

This role will lead special projects and support the pursuit of multi-million-dollar business opportunities by writing business references and corporate content. The successful candidate will manage the reference repository and corporate literature, as well as creating and maintaining corporate content for bid submissions and reviewing proposal submissions for quality, compliance and consistency. Does the idea of providing on-going guidance and expertise to a sales team appeal to you? Then keep reading. In our Modis family, it’s more than being accepted, it’s knowing you’re respected.

This is an opportunity to join a global brand that is committed to making the future work for everyone. That includes unlocking the potential of our own colleagues by embracing diversity and inclusiveness. The Adecco Group is one of the world’s leading HR Solutions Providers helping to power the prosperity of the economies, societies and markets in which our clients operate. Come and be part of turning disruption into direction and evolution into advantage.

What you’ll be doing

• Implementing and managing processes for capture of corporate information and updates as necessary
• Reviewing and assisting with writing, establishing, and improving PCKC processes and procedures
• Contributing to and participating in Bid/No-bid decisions, and providing advice from a corporate qualification’s perspective as necessary
• Performing proposal writing/management as needed in times of increased demand
• Providing expertise and guidance on contractual vehicles for Business Development Managers and partners, while offering support in:
• • Responses to client inquiries
  • Development of questions and corresponding strategies for RFP responses
  • Development of Client Attestation documents
• Responding to inquiries from all branches on corporate capability
• Establishing and maintaining effective business relationships at various levels within the customer community, industry subject matter experts, potential partners and key senior consultants
• Analyzing Government of Canada client/industry demand and reporting issues and possible solutions regarding the IT/IM Skills Gap of “where we are” in relation to the industry
• Participating on various projects throughout the year in conjunction with the PCKC Director, Ottawa
• Reviewing and assisting with ATIP requests
• Supporting Business Development Managers in the preparation of Price Substantiation documents, as needed
• Assisting management in adherence to corporate communications
• Participating in required PCKC reporting, as needed
• May act as back-up in providing management support in the Director’s absence, including not limited to: providing advice, guidance, coaching, etc.

About you

We want to set you up for success! To help us do that, here is what we are looking for from you:

• Post-Secondary Education (college or university) combined with proposal management, writing/editing experience, or considerable experience within a similar role/industry
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience with solicitation responses requiring capability within the professional services sector, staffing industry and/or IT Sector
• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Government or other Procurement processes is required
• Proficient, at a senior level, with Microsoft Office suite of tools including Word, Excel, Visio, Teams, Outlook and MS Project
• Prior experience working with proposal management software or information management systems, and setting up workflow processes to capture content in real time
• Proven experience working with senior level consultants, clients and Partners within the IT sector
• Experience an asset in: technical writing, freelance writing or editing, technical recruiting for RFP’s, account management with an RFP component
• Demonstrated capability to interpret:
• • RFP related concepts - effectively researching and adapting corporate content in response to requirements to ensure compliance, integrity and quality
  • RFP requirements - identify potential road-blocks or challenges and effectively guide stakeholders to effective solution
• Practical experience in project management and process improvement
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Team player attitude and willingness to give and take direction, while demonstrating a collaborative spirit to give and receive feedback
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform various tasks simultaneously, prioritizing multiple time-sensitive tasks/projects
• Works well under pressure and able to maintain professionalism and calm demeanour under stress
• Ability to coordinate and adjust work timelines to accommodate various schedules and avoid bottleneck situations, negotiating deadlines as needed
• Builds strong working relationships externally with candidates and internally with managers and colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our Modis team here at The Adecco Group. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset - that’s what we stand for at The Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together.

Do you want to make an impact where it matters most? Apply NOW!

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be at your best. As a global, multi-brand organisation with many different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting date: 31-03-2022